| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $203.91 | 8.557% | $221.3586 | $221.36 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.28 | 4.387% | $242.4701 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.69 | 7.720% | $270.0433 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.45 | 4.555% | $165.6674 | $165.67 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.87 | 11.257% | $36.5702 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.79 | 8.504% | $242.8211 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.75 | 10.628% | $80.4819 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.74 | $1,259.4126 | $1,259.41 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.50 | |